Biakoye, Atebubu-Amantin DCEs resign, Regional Ministers to take charge

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has confirmed the resignation of two District Chief Executives (DCEs) in a recent development affecting local governance.
Edward Owusu, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atebubu-Amantin in the Bono East Region, and Millicent Kabuki Carboo, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Biakoye in the Oti Region, have both stepped down from their respective positions.
In an official statement, the Ministry announced that in the interim, the Regional Ministers for Bono East and Oti Regions will oversee the operations of the two assemblies until President Akufo-Addo appoints substantive replacements.
"Following their resignations, the respective Regional Ministers have been directed to act as District Chief Executives of the two (2) assemblies until substantive replacements are appointed by His Excellency, the President," the statement read.
The Ministry did not disclose the reasons behind the resignations.
Source: classfmonline.com
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